Samsung’s TabPro S is a 6.3mm Windows 10 Convertible That Aims to Rival iPad Pro and Surface Pro 4

Another day and another Pro, it is Samsung that has jumped into the portable computing scene with the Galaxy TabPro S which is a slim 2-in-1 hybrid that runs on Windows 10. A quick glance at the TabPro S tells us that Samsung has indeed gone the extra mile to churn out a slim Tablet and the accessories it is accompanied with. The metal chassis is reminiscent of the Galaxy S6 series and so are the neatly drilled speaker grills.

The TabPro S will be powered by the Intel’s 6th Gen Skylake dual-core Core M chips which will be clocked at 2.2GHz and paired with a 4GB of RAM. The storage department is graced by a 128GB or 256GB of onboard SSD storage options. The 12-inch Super AMOLED display is set to run at an resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels and just like any other Samsung displays this one too seems to excel when it comes to displaying all the blacks and the colors.

We have been referring the TabPro S as a thin machine from the beginning at the reason for that is the 6.3mm of thinness which makes it thinner than the Surface Pro 4 and also the Apple iPad Pro. The device is backed up by a 5,200mAh battery which can be fast charged with the USB Type-C port. The very fact that the TabPro S weighs just 1.53 pounds puts another feather in its cap. The Tab has got a combo of 5-Megapixel camera sensor on either sides and Samsung is said to be working on a LTE version to help people stay connected on the go.

Well the first thing that comes to anyones mind while speaking about the 2-in-1s is the productivity, will the machine be able to bear the brunt of the day to day computing requirements. It was in fact this question that prompted us to do ditch the laptop andsurvive only on the iPad Pro for complete 5-days. The TabPro can be magnetically docked into the case and the angle of the screen can be adjusted. The Keyboard comes with NFC tag and this seems to have prompted Samsung to include one of its gimmicky trick, tap your compatible Samsung phone to a left spot on the trackpad and then you will be able to use the phones fingerprint scanner to unlock the Tab, Fancy for sure!

The Samsung TabPro S seems to be well equipped to make a place for itself in the overcrowded Windows convertible market. Power users will point out to the choice of processor being used – Core M instead of the core i5 or i7. Although it doesn’t boast of raw power it does make up to it with its elegant styling and the features on the offer. The TabPro S is expected to be released in February and the pricing details are yet to be revealed.

ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 is an affordable Android 5.0-based tablet with Dual-SIM 3G connectivity priced at Rs 7,999

ASUS has launched a lot of entry-level Android-based tablets in India in the past couple of years, including the ZenPad 7.0 and the ZenPad 8.0 during the ZenFestival event. Now, the Taiwanese computer peripheral and smartphone brand has launched an affordable dual-SIM Android-based tablet in India. The ASUS ZenPad C 7.0, which has a price tag of Rs 7,999 and Rs 8,999 (depending on the variant), runs Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system, and comes with dual-SIM 3G connectivity.

Two different variants of this tablet – Asus ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170CG) and Asus ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170MG) – are available on Flipkart and Snapdeal respectively. The variant that’s available on Flipkart (priced at Rs. 8,999) has an Intel Atom x3 processor, while the one that’s available through Snapdeal (priced at Rs. 7,999) has a MediaTek processor. The ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170CG) comes in Aurora Metallic, Glamour Red, and Obsidian Black colours, while the ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170MG) is available in Obsidian Black and Pearl White colours.

Asus ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170CG) specifications

• Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with ASUS Zen UI
• 7-inch IPS LCD display, 1024×600 pixels, AGC DragonTrail Glass protection, and front-facing loudspeaker with DTS HD sound
• 5-megapixel primary camera and VGA secondary (front-facing) camera
• Intel Atom x3-C3230 processor (1.2GHz  quad-core 64-bit CPU and ARM Mali-450MP4 GPU)
• 1GB LP-DDR3 RAM, 8GB internal storage, and microSD card slot
• Dual-SIM, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, microUSB v2.0 port, and 3.5mm headphone jack
• 3,450 mAh battery; 189 x 108 x 8.4 mm; 265g

This tablet features a 7.0-inch display with a resolution of 1,024 x 600 pixels, and is covered using DragonTrail protective glass. It features a front-facing loudspeaker with DTS HD sound profile. There’s a 5-megapixel camera on the rear and a VGA camera on the front of the device. There’s 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage space, a microSD card slot, and a 3,450 mAh battery. In terms of connectivity, it comes with a dual-SIM card slot, and can connect to 3G cellular networks. It would have been great if ASUS equipped this tablet with 4G LTE connectivity.

Asus ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170MG) specifications

• Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with ASUS Zen UI
• 7-inch IPS LCD display, 1024×600 pixels, AGC DragonTrail Glass protection, and Front Speaker with DTS HD Sound
• 5-megapixel primary camera and VGA secondary (front-facing) camera
• MediaTek MT8382 processor (1.3GHz quad-core CPU and ARM Mali-400MP2 GPU)
• 1GB LP-DDR3 RAM, 8GB internal storage, and microSD card slot
• Dual-SIM, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, microUSB v2.0 port, and 3.5mm headphone jack
• 3,450 mAh battery; 189 x 108 x 8.4 mm; 265g

Going by the specifications, the variant of the ZenPad C 7.0, which comes with an Intel SoC, has a beefier ARM Mali-450MP4 GPU. Even though it is priced Rs 1,000 higher, I would advise people interested in this product to buy the variant that’s available through Flipkart as it will provide a better gaming experience due to its GPU. Since Xiaomi’s Mi Pad lacks any kind of cellular connectivity, consumers would be interested in this tablet’s dual-SIM connectivity. What do you think about this tablet?

Samsung Galaxy S7 leaked case renders reveal a larger display for the upcoming flagship

Last week, a couple of reports hinted that the Samsung’s forthcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7 may not bring major changes in terms of design. Interestingly, in the latest development, a case maker known as ITSkins, has revealed the case images of the upcoming flagship.

If these renders are to be believed, the Galaxy S7 looks a lot more like its predecessor, the Galaxy S6. It measures 143.37 x 70.8 x 6.94 mm, which is almost the same size as the Galaxy S6 that measures 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm. Also, the rear camera bump that we have seen on the Galaxy S6 is also present on the Galaxy S7. Assuming that these renders are a real deal, then the Galaxy S7 might sport a 5.1-inch display.

Moreover, the latest rumors also suggest that Samsung is working on a bigger display variant of the Galaxy S7, dubbed as Galaxy S7 Plus. It will be more like the Galaxy S6 Edge+, except that it will be larger than it. The expected measurement for the Galaxy S7 Plus is 163.32 x 82.01 x 7.82 mm, which also means that it might sport a 6-inch display. That reminds us of Samsung Galaxy Mega 2, which was a tough to handle device due to its large display.

Having said that, we need to take these leaks with a pinch of salt. There is no valid proof that these leaks actually hold a solid base. Samsung is most likely to unleash the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Plus in February, at the MWC 2016.

Samsung agrees to pay $548 million to Apple for patent infringement

It all began back in 2011. Apple sued Samsung for infringing the company’s patents for things like “multi-touch gestures” and “tap to zoom” capabilities. The next year, a court ruled in Apple’s favor. Apple requested $2.5 billion in damages, but the judge decided that Samsung should pay $1,049,343,540. After an arduous legal battle that has seen many chapters, Samsung has finally agreed to pay a little over half that.

The final figure of $548 million was reached back in May after some protracted courtroom haggling between Samsung and Apple. Now the two companies have released a joint court statement in which Samsung has agreed to pay this amount so long as Apple can provide them with an invoice by the end of the day.

However, the term “final figure” might be a little misleading. Samsung has made it clear that they are reserving the right to reclaim the payment by reimbursement in part or in full depending on the results of any future court rulings. Apple has responded to these claims by asserting that Samsung has no such right in a legal rendition of “no takesies-backsies.”

So it looks like this is something of a false-close on this case. Sure, Samsung is agreeing to pay, but they’re everything but giving up on this. The company is expected to pursue a US Supreme Court review of the patent infringement case, and many are contesting whether or not the patents sought by Apple should have ever been awarded in the first place. If the US Supreme Court agrees to hear the case, we might be looking at a retrial.

Huawei announces Enjoy 5S smartphone with 4G LTE and Fingerprint sensor

Reported by Zara Ali  Mobiles & Tablets  Last Updated: December 5, 2015 at 11:45 am0

Huawei has announced a successor to its Enjoy 5 smartphone in China, named as the Enjoy 5S. The device features a 7.6mm slim metal clad unibody design adorned with a Fingerprint sensor. It has been launched at a price of 1199 Yuan (Approx. US$ 187 / Rs. 12,500). Huawei has not revealed any information regarding the device’s global availability yet.

The device features a 5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, and is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6753T 64-bit chipset clubbed with 2GB of RAM. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Emotion UI 3.1 Lite on top, and has 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. There is a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, along with a 5-megapixel selfie camera. In the connectivity department, it supports Hybrid dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and is backed by a 2,200mAh battery. It measures 143.5 x 71 x 7.6mm, weighs 135 grams, and will be available in Silver and Golden color options.

Huawei Enjoy 5S specifications

• 5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
• 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6753T SoC clubbed with 2GB of RAM
• 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
• Android 5.1 Lollipop with Emotion UI 3.1 Lite on top
• 13MP primary camera with LED Flash, and 5MP front-facing camera
• Hybrid dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 2,200mAh battery

A PHONE WHICH YOU CAN WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER!

Good phones are getting cheap and cheap phones are getting good" 

This is probably one slogan in the smartphone industry you have heard of. Sony released waterproof phones, followed by others doing the same. Phone case manufacturers launched cases which can beat the heat and survive in water too.

But, above all, the phone we will talk about today, we will talk about a phone which you can actually give a nice scrub with soap and water.

Kyocera, which has done a line in toughphones for several years has now launched this soap-proof phone. Launching is slightly soap theme, the phone will be available in pink, white and blue options in Japan, don't let the kawaii design fool you -- the phone is pretty designed to take some damage. And ofcourse, a shower. 

According to Kyocera, the smartphone use is now so frequent that many users are looking for a phone that they can use, and like almost anything else, clean it later on. To that end, the DIGNO rafre has a longlife, extra-hardy waterproof coating. This handsoap-washable water resistance also includes protection from warm water, which you'd probably be using alongside the soap. 
If this much information about its soap and water capabilities is not enough for you, it is also rated for hot water resistance at 43-degrees Celsius, which is not included in the usual smartphone IP certification ratings. The smartphone is IP58-rated and features a self-healing rear panel, which we have already seen in LG G Flex smartphones. 
Oh, forgot about this, the device is also shockproof (MIL-STD-810G). The display can be operated even with wet hands and is protected by Dragontrail X glass coating.

Talking about the specifications, which seem to be pretty impressive the Rafre runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box and features a 5-inch LCD display with HD (720x1280 pixels) resolution. Under-the-hood it packs 2GB RAM as well. The processor details have not been mentioned yet. The smartphone includes a microSD card slot upto 128GB for expanding the 16GB inbuilt storage.

The DIGNO Rafre has a 13 megapixel rear facing camera along with a 3000mAh battery which is supposed to deliver 20 hours of voLTE talktime. 
The handset measures 71x141x10.1mm and weighs 155 grams. Full specification list should be out when the mobile is up for sale in the market.

Lastly, after all the specs and features we would obviously want to know about its pricing. The Kyocera Digno Rafre will launch on 11th of December and costs about JPY 57,420 in Japan ( Roughly Rs 32,300 or USD 485 ) 

Would you want to buy this shockproof, soap and water proof phone? Do tell us about in the comments!

Panasonic Eluga Mark puts the focus on security, now available in India for 11,990

Panasonic India has announced its latest smartphone, the Eluga Mark, positioning it as a security-oriented handset for young professionals and the enterprise segment. A fingerprint sensor at the back allows for an added layer of security, and Android for Work support ensures that the device is compatible on secure corporate networks.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India, said:

"With the growing use of smartphones for a wider range of high-risk activities such as access to cloud data and private information, mobile security is a top priority for users. This control-sensitive device, which achieves complex tasks with the press of a finger or a swipe of the thumb, is personalized for the user and protects the smartphone investment."

Powered by a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC, the Eluga Mark features a 5.5-inch 720p display, 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal memory, which is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The 4G LTE smartphone sports a 13MP rear camera optimized by an LED flash, 5MP front-facing camera and a 2,500mAh battery along with Android 5.1 Lollipop. The Eluga Mark comes with the FitHome user interface by Panasonic, which enables single thumb-flick access to applications on the home screen. The fingerprint sensor can also store up to eight fingerprints at a time.

Panasonic has mentioned that it launched 16 devices thus far in the country in 2015, and that it intends to launch a few more before the end of the year. The vendor has stated interest in the "Make in India" initiative for 2016, along with targeting international markets and regions with 4G-enabled devices.

The Panasonic Eluga Mark will be available in Royal Gold or Metallic Grey color variants for ₹11,990 ($180).

TECNO PHANTOM 5

General Information
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G Network	FDD-TLE 800 / 850 / 2100 / 1800 / 2600
SIM	Dual mini SIM
Status	Announced September 2015
	Body
Dimensions	151 x 75.8 x 6.8 mm
Keyboard	Touchscreen
Colors	White, Black
Cover	Metal
	Display
Type	IPS capacitive touchscreen with 16,000,000 colors
Size	5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 pixels per inch (PPI)
	Memory And OS
Card slot	No
Internal	32GB
OS	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Processors	1.5GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU, MediaTek MT6753 chipset, Mali-T760 MP4 GPU
RAM	3GB
	Audio
Alert types	Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio port	3.5mm jack
	Connectivity
2G	GPRS – up to 85.6 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps
3G	Up to 42 mbps downlink; Up to 5.76 mbps uplink
4G	Yes
WIFI	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WIFI hotspot, Wi-Fi direct
Bluetooth	Version 4.0
GPS	A-GPS
NFC	No
USB	MicroUSB v2.0
	Camera
Primary	13MP, up to 4128 x 3096-pixel pictures, HDR, face and smile detection camera with LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps
Secondary	8MP, up to 3264 x 2448-pixel pictures
	Battery
Capacity	3000mAh Li-Ion battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Music play
	Other Features
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser	HTML5
Java	No
	– SNS integration – MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player – MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player – Document viewer – FM radio – Image viewer – Voice memo/dial/command – Predictive text input – Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk

Samsung’s New Patent Shows Off a Foldable Tablet that will Turn into a Smartphone

Samsung has filed a new patent with the UPSTO which shows off a tablet that can be folded and used as a smartphone. The patent drawings are clear on the intentions of the design, Samsung wants to offer a smartphone and a tablet in a single clever packaging. The patent attributes the design to the Korean IP authorities, since Samsung is a Korean based company plus also depicts the various forms this design innovation can be implemented in.

The project has been dubbed the Project V and it comes with the model number SM-G929 which is a slight increment over the SM-G928 a.k.a Galaxy S6 Edge+. As we said earlier, a slew of configurations have been depicted in the drawings and the horizontal clamshell which opens up like a book seems to take the precedence.

The patent has however just outlined the design and not the specifications of the screen. If the two display are hinged, then the chances are that even when unfolded, it won’t be that easy to use. We feel that Samsung might use a flex like screen which is completely foldable. It makes much sense since the patent also contains drawings of rollable screens.

Another possibility is that the display will be running across the entire breadth and will be glued to the device. This is something that Samsung had already showcased as a concept in a 2014 video. The plot twist comes in the form of an iPod icon, we are well aware of the strained relations Apple and Samsung share when it comes to patents but still the iPod logo doesn’t make much sense.

The Valley is expected to be sold across the European market inclusive of UK, Germany, Italy, France and Poland. It goes without saying that Samsung will also be releasing the device in South Korea. The foldable phone is still in concept state and it will take ample time to see the light of the day, the concept might also die out prematurely owing to the bottlenecks Samsung might face in the project. That being said such innovative designs are a welcome change to the rather drab looking smartphones being sold currently.